Turn Donor Questions Into Confidence: Lessons from Charity: Water
How do you build lasting trust with donors when your nonprofit is small and your budget is limited? In this episode of the Nonprofit Launch Plan Podcast, Matt takes a deep dive into one of the most recognized nonprofits in the world—Charity: Water—and uncovers what every small or startup nonprofit can learn from their approach.
You’ll discover:
- The 100% Model and how you can adapt it even if you don’t have a network of wealthy donors.
- Charity: Water’s new Waterproof donor platform and three simple ways you can replicate the idea without expensive tech.
- Why closing the loop with donors matters, and how milestone updates and simple impact reports can inspire repeat giving.
- Practical steps you can take this week to build your own version of donor transparency—even in just 60 minutes.
Matt also shares free resources to help you strengthen your fundraising and nonprofit launch plan:
- Fearless Fundraising Framework – a free workbook + video series to take the fear out of donor conversations.
- From Dream to Action: Nonprofit Pre-Launch Checklist – 10 essential steps to move your nonprofit idea toward impact.
🎧 Listen in to learn how you can wow donors, build trust, and grow your nonprofit—even without a massive budget or tech team.
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Email Matt: matt@nonprofitlaunchplan.com
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